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Material Handler – 1st shift

Generac · Beaver Dam, WI

Posted Aug 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to pick and deliver parts to keep an assembly line running. What happened when something slowed you down?

whether the candidate understands the pace and pressure of feeding a production line

Tell me about a time you noticed an area was out of place or messy on a shop floor. What did you do?

buy-in to 5S visual control and whether they act without being told

Tell me about a time you had to solve a problem on your own without a supervisor nearby.

independent problem-solving within defined procedures

Have you ever trained or coached a newer employee on a task? What did that look like?

leadership readiness relevant to the Material Handler III track

Tell me about a time metrics or a scorecard showed your work wasn't hitting target. How did you respond?

reaction to being measured on safety, quality, CI, and productivity boards

Describe a time you had to communicate a delay or shortage to a production team. How did you handle it?

communication skills under the pressure of holding up someone else's line

Technical

Have you operated a forklift before, and what kind of certification or training do you have?

actual equipment experience versus willingness to be trained

Describe your experience working inside an ERP or inventory system to enter or transact material.

comfort level with the computer side of the job, which separates Material Handler I from II

How do you keep track of your accuracy when you're picking a high volume of parts during a shift?

personal systems for self-checking work under production pressure

Situational

Walk me through how you'd pick parts for an order accurately if the pick list and the physical bin count don't match.

attention to detail and whether they escalate discrepancies instead of guessing

If you saw a coworker doing something unsafe near a forklift, what would you do in that moment?

safety-first instinct over avoiding confrontation

This role runs Monday through Thursday, 5 AM to 3:30 PM. How does that schedule work for you long term?

realistic fit with the compressed four-day early schedule

If you're asked to lift or move something between 25 and 50 pounds repeatedly through a shift, how do you handle that physically?

honest self-assessment of physical demands of the role

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? 1st shift hours: Monday - Thursday 5:00AM - 3:30 PM Pay Rate: Material Handler I - $20.75/hour Material Handler II - $22.25/hour The Material Handler will be responsible for all material handling needs, primarily picking warehouse parts and delivering them to assembly areas to ensure efficient production. Work closely with production lines to ensure full utilization of people, materials, and equipment to meet customer demand. The Material Handler will be required to achieve company standards for Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement (CI), and Productivity. Material Handler I - Minimum Qualifications: • 0-2 years of experience • Follow and adhere to company policies  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to effectively work in a team environment • Effective communication skills • Basic PC knowledge • Ability to identify and resolve basic problems • Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math function • High school diploma or equivalent Material Handler II - Minimum qualifications: • 1-3 years' experience • High level of attention to detail and accuracy • Strong communication skills • Intermediate PC knowledge • Ability to identify and resolve intermediate problems • Ability to operate all forklift or other equipment to transport materials • Ability to enter/maintain/transact materials in company ERP program Material Handler III - Minimum qualifications: • 2 to 5 years' experience • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal • Ability to operate all forklift or other equipment to transport materials • Ability to learn and use problem solving tools in everyday work • Previous experience coaching and training other employees • Experience leading and forming teams Preferred Qualifications: • Previous experience and ability to operate a forklift or other equipment to transport materials • Ability to enter/maintain/transact materials in company ERP program Essential Duties: • Work under general supervision with well-defined tasks while following company procedures, processes, and policies. • Participates in metric boards measuring Safety, Quality, CI, and Productivity and work is reviewed for accuracy. • Complete and retain all required training • May resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity.  Follows defined procedures and practices. • Contacts are typically with immediate supervisor and other members of the team in the immediate organization.  • Participate in 5S programs that are based on visual control to determine if an area is normal or abnormal.  If abnormal, fix the area immediately. • Complete forklift daily per procedure • Good attendance is expected per policy Level of Independence: • Report to Materials Supervisor and will take direction from the Materials Leads. Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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